Last Call: DeBorba's Cocktail Lounge Closing In Novato

NOVATO, CA – One of Novato's oldest family-owned businesses is closing its doors.

DeBorba's Saloon, now known as DeBorba's Cocktail Lounge, first opened in 1906.

The business became a billiards parlor during Prohibition. The owner, Antone DeBorba, also opened an ice cream shop at the time on Redwood Boulevard, according to the Novato Historical Guild and the Novato History Museum.

At the end of the Prohibition era, DeBorba's turned back into a bar. The bar has been in business ever since then, making DeBorba's one of the oldest continually operational businesses in Marin County.

Also see: DeBorba's Interwoven into Novato's History

In November 2017, the property at 819 Grant Ave. was listed at just over $1.5 million. An offer has been made on the property, which is now listed as "active with contingency," according to the real estate listing.

The historic bar is holding its "Last Call Celebration" on Saturday. The doors permanently close on May 1, according to an announcement from DeBorba's.

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Photos: Main image via Mondays@6 Choir; image 2 via DeBorba's